Rosehill Race 9: McGrath Estate Agents BM77 1200m

15/07/2016: It looks like Thud who was a dual acceptor will run in race 8 that being the case we'll elevate Appoint Percy to the position of chief selection here. This former Kiwi galloper has been in good form since arriving on our shores winning twice and placed twice in 5 runs. Rises in class here but looks more than capable of coping the wet and maps for a perfect trail from gate 5. Keep an eye on the racing big bets. Butterbom should offer staunch resistance and drops inn grade here on last two outings which include a BM 84 win here at this track. Well drawn and has strong record this distance. Looks an undeniable winning chance. Typhoon Jolie is produced 1st up here but has won 1st up in the past and has had the benefit of 2 recent trials. Handles all types of going and if can get cover from wide draw has genuine each way prospects. Super Tycoon is a last start Randwick winner this class and prefers soft footing. Definite place chance at least if track is affected. Conarchie's last 3 runs this class have all been good and is yet another with claims on the prizemoney in a tough closing event to the card.

Well, finally, a race with a bit of early action! Nite Rocker will kick through early and I suspect both Conarchi and Typhoon Jolie will go forward as well otherwise they are history from their awful barriers. I would not be surprised to see Isorich boot through as well as he led over a shorter distance last start and may well find it easier in this race to make full use of his good barrier. This sets up the race with a good solid pace so have no fears about that issue.

CHANCES

McGrath Estate Agents BM77 1200m

Order

Margin

Appoint Percy

PLUS: 2 wins from 5 Australian starts and is improving, winner 1st up, well drawn.

A

0

MINUS: Rises in class.

Butterboom

PLUS: Strong record this distance, goes well this track, well drawn, drops in grade.

B

0.25

MINUS: Nil.

Typhoon Jolie

PLUS: Won 3 from 4 this track, winner this distance, winner 1st up.

C

1

MINUS: Drawn very wide.

Super Tycoon

PLUS: Last start Randwick winner this class, goes well on affected tracks.